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How To Win The World Cup

How To Win The World Cup

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The countdown to FIFA World Cup 26 is on. Matt Forde is assembling the best squad in the world to answer the only question that matters: How. To. Win.


Featuring World Cup winners Emanuel Petit (France, 1998) and José Kléberson (Brazil, 2002), Team USA legend Brad Friedel alongside comedians like Alex Brooker - we uncover the secrets, strategies, and stories that go into lifting sport's biggest trophy.



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Episodes
  • How to break down a low block
    Jun 29 2026

    Matt Forde is alongside former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel and comedian Chloe Petts to reflect on England's win over Panama and look ahead to the round of 32 at the World Cup


    Brad says there is no reason for England fans to be concerned despite an uninspiring performance against Panama which saw them top their group.


    He also gives us the low down on their next opponents DR Congo who he expects to deploy a low block, similar to Ghana.


    Elsewhere he tells us why France are still the team to beat and that they can get past Sweden with nine men they had to, he tells us why US fans are wrong to criticise Pochettino and why Ronaldo's performances for Portugal are not as bad as some are making out.


    And we pick our winners and losers from the last few days too!


    Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup

    Twitter: @talkSPORT

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    55 mins
  • How Ghana brought England back down to Earth
    Jun 25 2026

    Matt Forde is alongside former England defender Danny Mills and comedian Alex Brooker to unpack England's drab 0-0 draw with Ghana.


    We ask if there's any cause for concern after the result or if it was actually a point well gained from Tuchel's men, and we hear from the England boss who tells us it was most certainly a point gained.


    Danny expresses his concern over the lack of creativity in the side and also shares concern for the lack of depth at left back which he fears could be exposed heading into the knockout stages.


    Elsewhere, we ask if two goals against Uzbekistan is enough to change to perception on Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi magic continues and how far can Norway go with Haaland and Odegaard in their side?


    And we pick our winners and losers from the last few days too!


    Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup

    Twitter: @talkSPORT

    YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26

    Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk

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    52 mins
  • How the USMNT are winning the hearts of America
    Jun 22 2026

    Matt Forde is alongside former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel and Scotland superfan and comedian Susie McCabe for all the latest surrounding the World Cup


    Brad tells us how the performances of the USMNT are becoming the big talking point in The States after securing their spot in the last 32 with back to back wins, he tells us about the impact the national team is having on the country and what impact the World Cup in general is having across America.


    Susie expresses her concern over some of Steve Clarke''s tactics after Scotland fell short against Morocco, next up for the Tartan Army is a huge clash with a Brazil side yet to catch fire.


    We also take a look ahead to England's clash with Ghana, and discuss the lose lose situation involving Portugal manager Roberto Martinez and Cristiano Ronaldo


    And we pick our winners and losers from the last few days too!


    Instagram: @talkSPORT // @howtowintheworldcup

    Twitter: @talkSPORT

    YouTube: @talkSPORTWorldCup26

    Email: wintheworldcup@talksport.co.uk

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    57 mins
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